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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 11 09:16 |
India |
'Let us have a debate': Akhilesh Yadav challenges BJP over demonetisation
Akhilesh Yadav has renewed his criticism of the 2016 demonetisation, describing it as a major corruption scandal. He alleges that the currency ban has adversely affected banks and small traders, particularly MSMEs. …
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| Nov 11 09:15 |
Thailand |
90% fake? Police reveal findings on designer bags seized in Boom Panadda case
BANGKOK – Thai police said on Wednesday (11 November) that approximately 90% of the first batch of 32 designer handbags seized during an investigation into Boom Panadda Wongphudee‘s Tham Dee Foundation appeared …
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| Nov 11 08:43 |
Hong Kong |
Five plead not guilty in renovation-bribery trial
The District Court on Wednesday heard that five men allegedly conspired to offer bribes in a bid to secure a major renovation project of a residential building in Kwun Tong. The five …
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| Nov 11 08:39 |
Malaysia |
Loke’s resignation appears to question king’s pardoning powers, says Mohamad
The BN deputy chairman says he believes it was inappropriate for the DAP secretary-general to step down from the Cabinet.
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| Nov 11 08:24 |
Malaysia |
Shahrir to proceed with malicious prosecution suit against ex-AG Thomas
Lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin, representing former MP Shahrir Samad, says his client wishes to proceed, given the seriousness of the issues raised in the lawsuit.
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| Nov 11 07:53 |
Malaysia |
Anwar: ‘Hundreds of years of service’ no excuse, corrupt people belong in prison
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that even hundreds of years of service c...
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| Nov 11 03:49 |
Malaysia |
Brazil electoral court fines Meta US$1.3mil in Lula-Bolsonaro spat
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who won the Oct 25 runoff despite trailing Jair Bolsonaro in the first round, accused Meta of manipulating algorithms to favour his rival.
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| Nov 11 03:48 |
Philippines |
Cebu-based shipping firm denies hand in cigarette smuggling
Cebu-based shipping firm Gothong Southern has denied involvement in the recently reported smuggling of P13 billion worth of cigarettes into the country.
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| Nov 11 03:07 |
Malaysia |
Mat Sabu calls for law to make house arrest available to all convicts
Agriculture and food security minister says he is prepared to donate his ministerial salary to fund NGOs campaigning for such legislation.
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| Nov 11 02:45 |
Myanmar |
The world’s largest jade mines are fuelling Myanmar’s civil war
The jade-smuggling trade is growing in Myanmar, exposing how the global hunger for precious minerals can finance and fuel conflict. Libby Hogan for ABC The mountains of Hpakant in northern Myanmar have …
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| Nov 11 02:38 |
Philippines |
DOJ starts process to extradite Apollo Quiboloy, others to US
Quiboloy and two others have been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's most wanted list since 2022
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| Nov 11 01:59 |
Indonesia |
Indonesian police arrest online scam suspects in Philippines
Indonesian police have arrested dozens of suspects linked to online scam syndicates in the Philippines and are bringing ...
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| Nov 10 22:30 |
Malaysia |
AG was right to question Najib’s discharge order, says lawyer
Hafiz Hassan says corrections to the earlier order justify the attorney-general’s scrutiny, describing accusations of defying the king as misplaced.
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| Nov 10 21:08 |
Malaysia |
US lawmakers urge new Epstein investigations in damning report
The report concluded that Jeffrey Epstein's crimes after 2005 could have been prevented had federal investigators and prosecutors pursued the original allegations against him more aggressively.
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| Nov 10 17:47 |
Philippines |
Quiboloy extradition case filed in Makati Court; US seeks his surrender
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has formally moved to bring Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy to American courts, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirming that an extradition …
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| Nov 10 16:08 |
Philippines |
Hontiveros welcomes indictment of Topacio
SEN. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday welcomed a Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of cyberlibel charges against six individuals accused of spreading false claims that she bribed and coached witnesses …
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| Nov 10 16:02 |
Philippines |
BOC seizes P524M in agriculture products in Valenzuela
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P524.27 million worth of agricultural products from a Valenzuela City warehouse, including nearly 100,000 sacks of red onions valued at P372.3 million, as part of an …
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| Nov 10 13:32 |
Malaysia |
Shouts of ‘Bossku’ as Najib arrives at Taman Duta home
The former prime minister arrived at his residence at 9.29pm.
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| Nov 10 13:04 |
Malaysia |
Anwar quotes Prophet’s warning on unequal punishment after Najib’s house arrest
The prime minister cites a portion of a hadith which warns against unequal punishment for theft.
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| Nov 10 12:23 |
Malaysia |
‘Thank God’, Rosmah says as she awaits Najib’s return
Members of the media have camped outside the former prime minister's home since about 3pm in anticipation of his return.
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| Nov 10 12:14 |
Malaysia |
Only courts can draft orders in criminal matters, says Shafee
The lawyer for former prime minister Najib Razak says lawyers have no authority to draft orders such as the Nov 6 order of discharge.
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| Nov 10 12:00 |
Philippines |
Cebu shipping firm: Not under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Shipping company Gothong Southern has denied involvement in an investigation into the alleged illegal transport of foreign cigarettes, after reports linking shipping industry personalities to the multimillion-peso smuggling …
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| Nov 10 12:00 |
Philippines |
Palace: Corruption issues affecting OVP employees’ mental health
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday raised corruption and excessive pressure as possible causes of the mental health concerns among employees of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During a meeting …
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| Nov 10 11:59 |
Malaysia |
Let’s close the book on Najib’s house arrest, says Zahid
The Umno president calls for an end to debates over the matter, saying everyone must respect the king's decision and authority.
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| Nov 10 11:34 |
Malaysia |
Should have been me, says Hannah over Loke’s resignation
The federal territories minister says the DAP secretary-general wanted ministers from the party to complete their work.
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| Nov 10 11:16 |
Philippines |
Quiboloy extradition case filed in Makati Court; US seeks his surrender
The United States has moved to bring Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy before American courts, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirming that an extradition petition against the fugitive …
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| Nov 10 10:55 |
Malaysia |
Najib’s lawyer unsure of conditions attached to house arrest
Shafee Abdullah, however, believes that visitors will have to apply for permission to see the former prime minister.
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| Nov 10 10:37 |
China |
China’s top general targets PLA arms in call for joint military-civilian corruption watch
China’s most senior general has called for joint efforts by military and civilian officials to combat corruption within the People’s Liberation Army, specifically targeting the development of major weapons systems. General Zhang …
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| Nov 10 09:39 |
Malaysia |
Loke steps down as transport minister
This follows the High Court order allowing Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest.
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| Nov 10 09:00 |
Philippines |
NBI files charges vs. 13 tagged in P13-B cigarette smuggling
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against 13 individuals linked to the smuggling of P13 billion worth of cigarettes into the Philippines.
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| Nov 10 08:57 |
Malaysia |
House arrest for Najib as court issues fresh order
The former prime minister will serve the remainder of his SRC sentence at home from today until Aug 23, 2028.
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| Nov 10 08:34 |
Malaysia |
Not cutting-edge: Men armed with scissors in Tuaran gang robbery to be sentenced on Nov 20
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — Three men who pleaded guilty to a charge of gang robbery armed with scissors will know the...
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| Nov 10 08:10 |
Hong Kong |
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with a Chinese executive at a Singapore-based company that the United States suspects of smuggling AI microchips into China. The scandal …
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| Nov 10 06:08 |
Philippines |
PH fifth in Asean illicit trade index — report
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked fifth among Asean countries in the Illicit Trade Index, according to a report released on Tuesday.The country scored 51.1 out of 100, above the Asean average …
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| Nov 10 05:57 |
South Korea |
Chungnam National University holds anti-corruption, integrity pledge ceremony
Chungnam National University held an anti-corruption and integrity pledge ceremony at its Daejeon campus on Friday. University President Kim Jeong-kyoum and more than 100 faculty and staff members attended the event, according …
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| Nov 10 04:52 |
Malaysia |
AGC files application to review Najib’s discharge order
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar says his office is also seeking a new order in line with the conditional pardon granted to the former prime minister.
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| Nov 10 04:26 |
Thailand |
Happy ending massages in Thailand: What does this term mean and the risks?
Few phrases confuse visitors to Thailand more than happy ending. It turns up in forums, in taxi small talk and in the question people are too embarrassed to ask before booking their …
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| Nov 10 00:36 |
South Korea |
Spy agency fumes as AI specialists head to foreign ministry
North Korea is moving its top artificial intelligence (AI) specialists from its main spy agency to the foreign ministry. The November 2026 reshuffle has stirred deep resentment inside the Reconnaissance Information General …
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| Nov 9 17:28 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia slams fifth consecutive Tier-3 human trafficking ranking
Cambodia has expressed unhappiness over its fifth consecutive Tier 3 ranking in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report by the United States Department of State, saying the assessment failed to recognise government …
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| Nov 9 16:03 |
Philippines |
DPWH fires 4 more erring officials
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has dismissed four more district engineering officials over alleged corruption, extortion and questionable project certifications.Fired were Tarlac 1st District Engineering Office District Engineer Hermon …
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